Movie

Yaaba

★ 6.6(27)19891h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Idrissa Ouedraogo
Release date: 1989-08-23
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: French
Budget: $750,000
Status: Released
Country: Burkina Faso
Studio: Les Films de l'Avenir

About Yaaba

Yaaba is a 1989 movie in the Family and Drama genres, directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, starring Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo and Roukietou Barry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yaaba in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother). When Bila's cousin Nopoko gets sick it is Sana's medicine that saves her.

Cast

Fatimata Sanga

Yaaba

Noufou Ouédraogo

Bila

Roukietou Barry

Nopoko

Adama Ouédraogo

Kougri

Amadé Toure

Tibo

Sibidou Ouédraogo

Poko

Adame Sidibe

Razougou

Kinda Moumouni

Finse

Assita Ouedraogo

Koudi

Zenabou Ouedraogo

Pegda

Ousmane Sawadogo

Taryam

Rasmané Ouédraogo

Noaga (as Rasmane Ouedraogo)

Themes & keywords

africawitchcraft

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yaaba in United States?+

Yaaba is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yaaba on Netflix?+

Yaaba is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Yaaba?+

Yaaba has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Yaaba?+

Yaaba stars Fatimata Sanga, Noufou Ouédraogo, Roukietou Barry, Adama Ouédraogo and Amadé Toure.

When did Yaaba come out?+

Yaaba is a 1989 movie directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.

What genre is Yaaba?+

Yaaba is Family and Drama film.

Who directed Yaaba?+

Yaaba was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.